CHANCELLOR

Description:

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong candidates will evidence the following knowledge, skills and abilities: An earned Master's Degree in an appropriate field is required from an accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent, an earned Doctorate or equivalent terminal or professional degree in an appropriate discipline is preferred. A minimum of 5-10 years of executive level leadership and achievement in supervising and managing senior civilians and military personnel. Relevant academic and/or senior professional experience, which may include a record of research and publication, in a field relevant to the mission. Demonstrated success in building teams and leading collaboratively, working effectively with others in a diverse environment; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees and representatives of various external agencies. Demonstrated ability for innovation, critical thinking, strategic and analytical skills in leading diverse and agile organizations. Demonstrated successful record of willingness to take and accept risk, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and lead change within an organization. While not required, exceptional candidates will evidence the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Strong knowledge of interagency interaction and processes. Experience with the National Security Council (NSC) at some level or capacity is desired, but not required. Experience working with Office of the Secretary of Defense at senior leadership level. Policy making and coordination with Assistant and Deputy Assistant Secretaries. Exceptional candidates will evidence the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Significant professional/operational experience in dealing with threats and challenges in the contemporary security environment. Experience teaching and advising adult learners from with military, law enforcement and national security backgrounds. Experience with regionally accredited graduate-level professional academic programs. Experience with Joint Professional Military Education is also valued. Experience in a national security related field (military. diplomatic. intelligence. and or law enforcement). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.